The personal blog of lifestyle photographer and writer Nathalie Marquez Courtney


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  • I want to do it all

    Man, those words up there from Sarah couldn’t feel more true. I feel like I know and value what’s important: looking after my health, family, friends, down time, dates, home-cooked meals, mellow, meditative mornings, early nights; thriving. And yet… I want to hit inbox zero at the end of the day. I want to conquer Continue reading

  • Weekend round up + my first Time Capsule video!

    Hello! Happy Monday. Wait, does any one actually say that? Probably not. Hope you had a great weekend – it finally felt like spring in Dublin, which was so, so lovely. Daffs absolutely everywhere, blue skies, crisp air. After a very special mini shoot (more on that tomorrow!) Ben and I decided that a day trip Continue reading

  • Give yourself time to just be

    How was your weekend? Ours was fun, but busy. In truth, I’m still exhausted. It’s tough to admit that you’re drained and tired, even to yourself, especially when everything that’s making you drained and tired is something you love and enjoy; work, shooting, editing. But when I found myself napping on Ben at 2pm in the afternoon on Continue reading

  • Weekend round up + holiday planning

    Hola, how was your weekend? I hope you enjoyed Saturday’s unseasonably warm weather as much as I did! It was amazing wandering around town with no coat or scarf. We popped into K Chido – who are now doing a very tasty brunch menu – with my sis and the kids before heading to the Continue reading

  • Weekend roundup + a sweet succulent surprise

     Hello! How was your weekend? Mine involved a lot of sleeping, a bit of sniffling, and the most gorgeous succulent I’ve ever laid eyes on. After not one, not two, but three trips to the doctors in our house (nothing major though) Ben and I basically cancelled everything and took the weekend off to recuperate, eat Continue reading